6 Ways To Overcome Sober Weight Gain
Sober weight gain was a shock to me. When I got sober, the last thing I expected was gaining a load of weight and insatiable food cravings. If that was advertised as a side effect of sobriety, some of us may not sign up. But the reality is that sober weight gain and hunger for […]
Homeschooling Parents Need Self-Care
Why do homeschooling parents need self-care? Because life was hard enough being a parent with school and help. Now, with homeschooling and many working from home, life is simply non-stop. Also, many are lacking the crucial support they need from school, home help, jobs or anything else that’s been disrupted by Covid-19. But, it can […]
How To Stop Stress Eating In Covid 19
Stress eating may always have been your biggest weight gain problem. But now, with so many new stressors with the virus, job insecurity, and isolation at home with children or other family members, eating may be the only thing you think you can do for comfort. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can […]
12 Tips On Sleep In Early Recovery
Can’t sleep? Odds are, you’re not alone. Sleeping problems are very common in the early days, weeks and even months of recovery due to the post-acute withdrawal process. Your body must reestablish regular sleep cycles in the absence of alcohol and drugs. Most of these problems usually resolve themselves without medical treatment, but here are […]
Safety Is A Quiet Place To Think
Where is safety in this confusing world with challenging issues all around us? What single thing do we all need to keep our balance and move forward with confidence? A quiet place to reflect and figure things out. Other people to share thoughts come second. When I was a child and I needed some space […]
Get Moving To Balance Your Blood Sugar
The final step to balance your blood sugar is to get moving. Movement is activity or motion, including unorthodox exercises like: Washing the car Painting Walking the dog Gardening Scrubbing the shower Going up and down the stairs doing laundry Emptying the dishwasher Staining the deck